Category: French

  • THE YOUNG GIRLS OF ROCHEFORT

    THE YOUNG GIRLS OF ROCHEFORT

    “The Young Girls of Rochefort” is a 1967 musical film directed by Jacques Demy. The film takes place in the picturesque town of Rochefort in France and follows the lives of twin sisters Delphine and Solange, who dream of leaving their mundane lives as dance teachers and finding love and adventure. As a traveling fair…

  • MISTER FREEDOM

    MISTER FREEDOM

    “Mister Freedom” is a 1969 satirical film directed by William Klein that parodies American politics and culture. The film follows the adventures of a superhero named Mister Freedom (played by John Abbey), who is sent to France to defend American interests against a group of left-wing radicals. Mister Freedom is a larger-than-life figure dressed in…

  • BLACK MOON

    BLACK MOON

    Revised. 3.26 “Black Moon” (1975) is a surreal fantasy-drama directed by Louis Malle, featuring performances by Cathryn Harrison, Therese Giehse, Alexandra Stewart, and Joe Dallesandro. Loosely inspired by the dream logic found in “Alice in Wonderland,” the film is one of Malle’s most experimental works. It presents an allegorical and often disorienting exploration of themes…